[p. 401] proprietor of a general store at Neshannock Falls, which he established twenty-six years ago, has been postmaster of the village for the past twelve years and is its most representative citizen. He was born in Washington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1864, and is a son of James and Jane (Clark) Blevins.
James Blevins was a son of John Blevins, who was born in County Down, Ireland. The former followed farming in Washington Township for a number of years.
John C. Blevins attended school through boyhood in Washington Township, and was a pupil in the old McConnell school, which was merged into the Carter school, after which he attended Grove City College for four terms. For the seven successive years, Mr. Blevins engaged in teaching school in Scott, Coaltown, Plain Grove, Washington, Neshannock and New Wilmington Townships. When he left the educational field he organized his present business. He has other interests in this section, one of these being a large amount of stock in the Neshannock Falls Creamery. John C. Blevins was elected a justice of the peace, and served three and one-half years in the office, and then resigned in order to accept the office of postmaster at Neshannock Falls. For five years he served as a member of the School Board. He is a man of ample means and much influence, and he is largely self-made, from youth having been the promoter of his own fortunes.
On August 20, 1890, Mr. Blevins was married to Sadie M. Hunter, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, and they have two children: Mary E. and Ina E. Mrs. Blevins was also educated at Grove City College and subsequently taught school for two years. With his family, Mr. Blevins belongs to the United Presbyterian Church at New Wilmington, in which he has been an elder for the past six years. He has been interested, also, in the Sunday school and serves as its assistant superintendent. Mr. Blevins and family enjoy a beautiful home, which is a handsome two-story frame residence, with slate roof, situated on the corner of Main street and Wilson avenue. Taste is shown in all its surroundings and they are indicative of the inside furnishings. A generous hospitality is frequently here dispensed, Mr. and Mrs. Blevins enjoying the regard of many friends.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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